COVID-19 cases are up across Northwest Georgia, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of Health.  The official numbers are released weekly on Wednesdays.  A new update will be issued tomorrow.  Last week, there were nine COVID-19 cases reported in Chattooga County.  That was up from three the previous week. Floyd County saw a jump from sixty-four cases the previous week to 108 cases this past week. Health officials think that numbers might rise even higher after the Holiday celebrations for Christmas and New Year.  Per CDC guidelines, individuals should stay up to date on their COVID vaccines, get tested if they have symptoms, and wear a mask if they have symptoms, a positive test, or COVID exposure. Those using public transport are also recommended to mask.